The urban dictionary: essential Albanian words for navigating the city

Imagine being able to order a coffee in Albanian or ask for directions to the museum without feeling like a tourist.

Here are the most essential words in Albanian you need, to find your way around a city:

rrugë - street
kryqëzim - intersection
park - park
shkollë - school
kafene - coffee bar

Transport

taksi - taxi
autobus - bus
stacion autobusi - bus station
tren - train
motor - motorcycle
biçikletë - bicycle

Places of interest

muzé - museum
teatër - theater
kinema - cinema
qendër tregtare - shopping center
xhamí - mosk
kishë - church
shesh - square

Services

farmaci - pharmacy
bibliotekë - library
librari - bookstore
gjykatë - court
burg - prison
hotel - hotel
spital - hospital
palestër - gym
karburant - gas station
treg - market
supermarket - supermarket
pastiçeri - bakery

So, don't forget to add these essential Albanian words to your vocabulary arsenal and let them guide you through the charming streets of the city with confidence and ease!